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Non-league
WISSAHICKON 35, UPPER DUBLIN 7
(Game information courtesy of Ed Morlock X: @emor09)
Senior Quasir Sampson scored four touchdowns while junior quarterback Evan Dixon ran for one TD and threw for another in an impressive debut, and as season openers go, this was a good one for the Trojans.
But this win was about a whole lot more than the standout efforts of two players.
“I think it was a full team effort tonight,” Wiss coach Rory Graver said. “Obviously, our defense holding a quarterback like Upper Dublin has (Lawson Tyler) to
only seven points is a pretty impressive thing.
“Offensively, I thought we were able to run the ball effectively, and our quarterback was making his first start, and he made plays when he had the opportunity.”
Dixon capped the game’s first touchdown drive with a 15-yard run for the TD, spotting the Trojans a 7-0 lead after one quarter. A nine-yard touchdown pass from Tyler to Anthony Paone evened the scored midway through the second quarter.
A 10-yard touchdown run by Sampson broke a 7-7 tie with five minutes remaining in the second quarter, and the Trojans never looked back. They upped their lead to 21-7 just before halftime when Dixon connected with Sampson for a 25-yard touchdown.
By halftime, Sampson had surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark. He added to that total with a 48-yard TD run to put the Trojans on top 28-7 early in the third quarter, and for good measure, Sampson scored from three yards out in the fourth quarter for the 35-7 final.
While Sampson rushed for 208 yards and three TDs, the Trojans’ defense limited the Cardinals to just 22 yards on 16 carries.
“We were able to stop their run tonight, and it kind of made them one-sided, so, it was
big on our front to get to the quarterback to put pressure on him,” Graver said. “And it was big for our secondary to make sure they kept them out of the end zone.”
There were plenty of props to go around after Friday’s win.
“Kyle Intel, who’s a Division1 lacrosse player, came out for football this year and made his first start – he stepped up, and he played really well at corner for us,” Graver said. “Quasir Sampson ran the ball really well and had over 200 yards and five touchdowns. That was a big thing for our offensive line and our tight ends blocking, and our quarterback, Evan Dixon, just made plays.”
Comprising the Trojans’ offensive line were left guard Scott Youngblood, right tackle Hassan Freeman, center Tyler Baritz, right guard Shawnmykle Valentine and left tackle Billy Stout
“Damir Williams played right tackle a ton this week, and Larod Potter was our tight end and blocked really well this week,” Graver said.
Up next: Wissahickon will host Upper Merion in a non-league contest Friday, and Upper Dublin will be on the road at Penn Manor for a non-league game Friday.
Upper Dublin 0-7-0-0 7
Wissahickon 7-14-7-7 35
PLYMOUTH WHITEMARSH 21, COATESVILLE 20
(Game info courtesy of Andrew Robinson X - @ADRobinson3)
A gutsy drive in the final minute of Friday’s non-league opener culminated when – with 36 seconds remaining - veteran quarterback Cole Reilly connected with Aiden Orensky on a 45-yard touchdown pass to even the score. Max Peterson’s extra point turned out to be the game-winner as the Colonials held on for the thrilling 21-10 win.
“I was so proud of how our guys continued to bounce back through adversity tonight,” PW coach Dan Chang said. “We had things not go our way a lot of times, and we could have put that game away on several occasions before the last-minute drive, but our guys kept fighting back. They hung together.
“I told them – I couldn’t be more proud of how mentally and emotionally tough they were, how much they stuck together and how much our next guys up were able to contribute and step up when guys were down, cramping and injured.”
A sequence that underscored PW’s resiliency came when – with the score tied 14-14 - they marched inside the Raiders’ five-yard line.
“We were about to score to go up by a score,” Chang said. “We have some subs in because guys are out cramping. We have an illegal motion penalty – we score on that play, but it doesn’t count. It takes us back, and then we throw a screen and we catch it just past the line of scrimmage. We score on that play, and they take it back. Then we just missed a 37-yard field goal, so tough breaks for us there – self-inflicted, for sure.”
That sequence loomed large when -with 1:14 remaining in regulation -Coatesville took the lead with a 45-yard touchdown pass, but the Red Raiders missed the extra point. Still, the Colonials faced the daunting task of scoring a touchdown in 74 seconds.
That however turned out to be more than enough time as Reilly and Orensky hooked up for the game-winning TD.
“One guy I’m super proud of is Aiden Orensky,” Chang said. “He was hurt off and on all last year, and it got to him how he got hurt every time he came back.
“I was so happy to see him perform like he did tonight. We were in our two-minute mode at the end of the game, and he catches a ball at the 50-yard line and breaks three tackles to score to win it.”
Earlier in the game, Coatesville struck first in the opening quarter and went on top 6-0, but three minutes later, the Colonials answered with Mike Giangiulio scoring on a one-yard run. The successful extra point put the Colonials on top 7-6, a lead they took into halftime.
PW took a 14-6 lead in the third quarter when Reilly connected with Chase Tadeo on a 14-yard touchdown pass. The Red Raiders evened the score, setting the stage for the dramatic finish.
There was no mistaking the significance of Friday’s season-opening win for the Trojans.
“It was huge win to start off just to get us self-aware of where we stand,” Chang said. “It was a little bit of a confidence builder for us. We’re definitely not lacking confidence, but it’s good to see it happen on a Friday night.
“We didn’t play our best, and I’m sure the other side says the same thing, but like I told our guys at the end – if you want to be a great team, you’ve got to win these types of games that are close. I’m really happy for them.”
Chang credited several players who were catalysts.
“It’s awesome to have Cole Reilly back,” the PW coach said. “He was commanding our offense the entire night, making the right decisions. He threw some great balls tonight too. I don’t know what he threw for, but it had to be 150 or 200.
“Mike Giangiulio, who has been battling a hamstring issue, gutted it out and had a great offensive performance tonight as well.”
The PW coach went on to laud the efforts of several players whose names won’t show up in the box score.
“Alex Kriebel defensively – he is just orchestrating everything back there,” Chang said. “He is as physical and as tough as they get, and I thought he played a great game.
“Jaiden James played an outstanding game at corner defensively, really helping to limit some of the big plays there.
“And I’ve got to give a shoutout to Jayce Scott , who came in when guys went down and made a huge play – an interception that really changed the tide on a tough ball.”
Up next: Plymouth Whitemarsh will travel to Kennett for a non-league game Saturday (8pm).
Coatesville 6-0-0-14 20
Plymouth Whitemarsh 7-0-7-7 21
PENNSBURY 14, TRENTON CENTRAL 0
The Falcons needed a lift, and Justin LaRue gave it to them, breaking a scoreless tie with an electrifying 64-yard kickoff return to open the second half.
“It was a well-deserved victory for the seniors,” said Pennsbury coach John Greiner, who earned a win in his debut on the sidelines for the Falcons.
Making LaRue’s TD run especially significant was the fact that it came on the heels of a frustrating first half for the Falcons, who – on their opening drive of the game – marched to the Tornadoes 29 only to be saddled by costly penalties that took them back to midfield.
“In the first half, we were moving the ball, and we hurt ourselves with a holding penalty, a procedure penalty and then a holding penalty,” Greiner said. “We have to clean that up and become more consistent with our line play.
“I was happy with how we were moving the ball but disappointed with the mental errors that we’ve been working on for the past couple of months since we’ve taken over the program.”
Buoyed by LaRue’s big play, the Falcons seized control of the game in the second half.
“Everyone stayed calm at halftime, and we stayed the course,” Greiner said. “Then we had the big 64-yard kickoff return, which is a game-changer.
“It was poetic because he worked so hard this offseason with his speed and quickness, and he had the quickest 40 time of the team when we did out max outs in terms of our field work. Ironically, they kicked it to the fastest guy on the field for us, and he was able to get separation as he went down the sideline.”
The Falcons followed that up with a touchdown drive after Pennsbury’s defense came up with a three-and-out. A short punt gave the Falcons possession at Trenton Central’s 36. Quarterback Jack Arndt took it in from one yard out for a 14-0 lead that turned out to be more than enough for the Falcons’ stingy defense that stymied veteran quarterback Keith Williams and the Tornadoes’ offense.
“In the fourth quarter, our defense did a fabulous job,” Greiner said. “Christian Day, our defensive coordinator, dialed up some pressure and kept their quarterback boxed in.
“They have a very talented quarterback who threw for over 1,300 yards last year. He was one of the players we game planned for to try to pin him in, and the defensive coaches did a tremendous job prepping them.”
Not to be overlooked was LaRue’s booming punt from the end zone in the second half that gave the Tornadoes possession on their own 46.
“He (LaRue) was having cramps after he made that return, and he jumped in there to do that punt, which was a tremendous game-changer in terms of the hidden yardage that kept them at bay,” Greiner said. “He missed a defensive series, but he jumped back in on defense. He was tenacious in terms of finishing out the second half for us.”
The Tornadoes’ drive turned after LaRue’s punt was short-lived as Jacob Depew came up with an interception, one of two takeaways in the second half for the Falcons. Luke Moyer also had an interception.
“Defensively, our defensive backs did a tremendous job,” Greiner said. “We had Luke Beighley at safety, Jacob Depew had a big interception to seal the game at the end. Luke Moyer and Garland (Dockery)– both of them are coming off knee surgeries, ACLs from last year, and they were our
starting corners.
“Garland and Moyer did a tremendous job, and it’s a testament to them coming back in terms of fighting back. Our D-line did an awesome job. We had a rotation of four players there – Sam Comer, Jackson Coons was our other tackle, and then we platooned two sophomores in the middle – Gregory Campbell and Gabe Navarreto. They stepped up against the big Trenton line. They have one kid who’s 6-6, and they just battled all night long. The defense kept us in the game, and in the second half, the offense did just enough to move the ball, and we played the clock game a little bit in the third and fourth quarter.
“The ground game did just enough between Chazz Manning and Luke Beighley. And Jack (Arndt) ran the ball a couple of times for us, which opened some things up.”
Up next: Pennsbury will travel to Easton for a non-league game Friday.
Trenton Central 0-0-0-0 0
Pennsbury 0-0-14-0 14
PENNRIDGE 35, LIBERTY 0
The Rams accumulated over 400 yards of total offense, split almost evenly between their ground and air attack. While quarterback Aiden Tetowski needed just six passes to throw for 201 yards, eight players had carries in the Rams’ punishing ground game.
“I’m really pleased with the grit we played with tonight,” Pennridge coach Kyle Beller said. “It’s kind of our standard – even last year going in – of how we kind of did things, and I just told the team I was proud of them.
“They just kept fighting. (Liberty) got down inside the red zone a few times, and we held them out. The offense had a seven- or eight-minute drive to end it. Just that physicality and that grit – it’s just Pennridge football.”
Tetowski found Nate Derstine for a 60-yard touchdown and – after a successful Trevor Picciotti run for the two-point play – the Rams led 8-0. Tetowski ran three yards for a TD, and the Rams led 15-0 after one quarter. Another Tetowski to Derstine connection for a touchdown – this one for 33 yards – sent the Rams into halftime with a 21-0 lead.
In the third quarter, Tetowski hooked up with Sean Leuthe for a 62-yard touchdown, and Matt Schaefer closed out the scoring with a seven-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
“Offensive-wise, it starts up front with the offensive line,” Beller said. “I thought we ran the ball well, I thought we controlled things, so it really starts with them. It was one heck of a job by those guys up front.”
Comprising the Rams’ offensive line were Henry Phelan, Dom Gennetti, Kevin Tyburski, Wyatt Moyer and Jameson Haberle.
“Also, Gary Gorman came in and Jamison Dulin,” Beller said. “It’s by committee. We’ve got some depth there.
“We got competition, and they just really all feed off each other, and the tight ends are part of that with Blake Landherr and Colby O’Connor. At H-back, you’re looking at Brody Blomgren. Ronin Loch came in, and he is moving around for us. They really did a good job.”
The Rams also have plenty of depth in the backfield.
“A lot of kids touched the ball tonight,” Beller said. “We had a lot of cramps going on. Trevor (Picciotti )was running great for us – he’s getting five yards a clip, and he cramped up. He couldn’t go the second half.
“Chuck Long comes in from fullback, and Matt Schafer came in and ran really hard. It’s a boatload of kids just doing their jobs and doing their roles, so it’s awesome.”
Tetowski stepped into the sizable shoes left by quarterback Noah Keating, and he delivered.
“Aiden had a couple of touchdown passes, some long runs,” Beller asid. “Aiden gets hit, throws it up and Nate Derstine makes a great play on the ball and takes it to the house.
“Sean Leuthe had a great catch and takes it to the house.
“Offensive-wise, it wasn’t just one. It was a whole bunch of them making plays and doing their jobs, so it’s really nice to see.”
The Rams’ defense was equally impressive.
“The front three played awesome, and we rotated six, seven guys in there,” Beller said. “Their quarterback is a great athlete and made some great plays with his feet, so to shut him out, I was amazed.
“The goal was to take number three (Zyaire) Davis out of the game. He’s the real deal, and I thought our kids did a great job of frustrating him all night and keeping the ball out of his hands. The kids did a great job executing the game plan. We were really worried about him blowing the top off and just at any time taking it to the house. We bent but didn’t break.”
Schafer led a balanced Ram running game with 67 yards on nine carries. Long added 54 and Picciotti 48.
For a Rams’ squad with a lot of new faces in the lineup, it was an impressive start.
“The young men played great,” Beller said. “This team has to get battle tested. That’s what we were last year. I don’t want to keep talking about last year , but it was a great year.
“This was step one of maturing and starting to play to our potential, but we have a lot of work to do.”
Up next: Pennridge will host Souderton in a non-league game on Thursday (7pm).
Liberty 0-0-0-0 0
Pennridge 15-6-7-7 35
CENTRAL BUCKS WEST 36, EASTON 7
(Game information courtesy of LSV Sports X: @LSVSports)
What a difference a year makes.
Last year, Easton held on to defeat the visiting Bucks 28-20. One year later, the Bucks got revenge, dominating their visitors in a 29-point win.
“The goal is to go 1-0 every week, try to stay laser focused,” West coach Rob Rowan said. “Any time you start the season 1-0, it’s obviously a good thing.
“There’ still a lot to clean up and a lot to improve upon, but to be able to do that on the winning side is always a good start.”
The Bucks got on the scoreboard with 2:44 remaining in the opening quarter when Liam Laphen hauled in a 14-yard Josh George touchdown pass. A successful two-point conversion gave the Bucks an 8-0 lead after one quarter.
A 13-yard touchdown run by Nick Miletto put the Bucks on top 15-0 before Easton got on the scoreboard with its lone touchdown with three minutes remaining in the first half. The Bucks answered with a two-yard TD run by Braylen Cape to go into halftime with a 22-7 advantage.
The second half belonged to the Bucks, who shut out their visitors and added two more touchdowns – the first a 34-yard TD pass from George to Laphen and the other a 29-yard touchdown run by Louie Cipollo.
“We received contributions from so many guys on the roster,” Rowan said. “Four different guys got in the end zone tonight.
“Liam Laphen scored twice, Louie Cipollo scored, Nick Miletto scored, and Braylen Cape scored. There was a handful of other guys who really contributed as well offensively, so we were really pleased with our depth and guys stepping up and making really strong contributions.”
Also drawing high praise from the Bucks’ coach was his team’s tenacious defensive effort.
“Defensively, we’re just really proud of their effort consistently for four quarters,” Rowan said. “Our front did a tremendous job of really shutting down their run.”
Comprising West’s front were Liam Laphen, Ryan Zadroga, Jake Stranix and a combination of Reed Storck and Carter Lindenmuth.
“Those are some really tough guys, and I thought they played hard tonight,” Rowan said.
Up next: Central Bucks West will host Wilson in a non-league game Friday.
Easton 0-7-0-0 7
Central Bucks West 8-14-7-7 36
COUNCIL ROCK SOUTH 42, HATBORO-HORSHAM 0
The Golden Hawks dominated play, opening up a 21-0 halftime lead and never looking back.
“I thought our defense – especially the front seven - was probably going to be one of the strengths of our team, especially early,” Rock South coach CJ Szydlik said. “Ben Myers played really, really well for us at middle linebacker, and Chris Guinter at defensive end played really well.
“These guys are seniors – Gavin Sailer, and they’ve been playing for three years now. They’re three-year starters, so I’m not necessarily surprised that we got the production from them when we did.”
A Guinter touchdown from two yards out gave the Golden Hawks an early 7-0 lead, and early in the second quarter. Ryan Lewis blocked a punt and recovered the ball for a touchdown and a 14-0 advantage.
Cannon Benzio scrambled and found Logan Smith for a 25-yard touchdown pass and a three-touchdown lead at halftime.
In the second half, Rocco Szydlik scored on a 60-yard jet sweep, Brody Walker hauled in a Benzio 50-yard touchdown pass, and Joey Flaville closed out the scoring with a 10-yard touchdown run.
“We didn’t play all that great early,” Szydlik said. “We didn’t block all that well up front early, and then we settled in.
“Cannon Benzio played really well at quarterback in the second and third quarters, and it helped we had a couple of good catches and a couple of touchdowns. We did the little things a little better after the first couple series.”
The Golden Hawks held a 214-75 advantage in total offense. Gavin Lacey led the Hawks' running attack with 82 yards on five carries. Quarterback Cannon Benzio completed three of six passes for 20 yards and two touchdowns.
Up next: Council Rock South will host Perkiomen Valley in a non-league game Thursday (7pm). Hatboro-Horsham will travel to West Chester Henderson Friday.
Council Rock South 7-14-14-7 42
Hatboro-Horsham 0-0-0-0 0
WILLIAM TENNENT 20, COUNCIL ROCK NORTH 7
There was a moment early in the second half when William Tennent coach Biz Keeny could sense an all-too-familiar feeling trying to creep back in. The Panthers had taken a 14-0 lead over Council Rock North and carried a 14-7 advantage into halftime. But after talking at the break about the importance of establishing a good drive to start the third quarter, Tennent instead fumbled the football.
For a program that has endured its share of struggles in recent years, it would have been easy to think, “Here we go again.”
This time, however, it didn't happen.
Tennent's defense responded with a stop, the first of several important moments that helped the Panthers – behind the three-touchdown effort of senior Gavin Mensch - earn a 20-7 season-opening victory over the Indians.
“I think the biggest takeaway for us was that we competed the entire game,” Keeny said. “With experience, you kind of know in losing programs that it's, ‘Here we go again.’ But we were able to get a stop. That was huge. We didn't quit. Our kids stepped up and made some plays.”
For Keeny, who has returned to take over a Tennent program that has struggled mightily in recent years, those moments mattered as much as the final score. The Panthers were forced to defend in their own territory on Council Rock North's first two possessions of the second half and held both times.
Then, early in the fourth quarter, Tennent took possession around its own 15 and put together another important drive. The Panthers ran effectively enough to move the ball out near midfield before eventually punting.
With Tennent still leading 14-7 and less than five minutes remaining, CR North fumbled around its own 21. The Panthers capitalized, with Mensch scoring his third touchdown of the game from two yards out that finally put the game away.
“We got the stop when we needed it, and then we got the drive when we needed it,” Keeny said. “Those are the biggest things I would take away from the game. If you're going to start to turn a program around, those are big moments.”
That Tennent was able to handle those situations with an extremely young roster made the performance particularly encouraging.
The Panthers played 17 underclassmen and started two freshmen.
Junior quarterback Braden Rementer was making his first varsity start, and Keeny was pleased with the way he handled it.
“He didn't force balls,” Keeny said. “He took what they gave him. We're trying to find a little bit of an offensive identity at times, but he impressed me with how well he handled the end of the game. His composure was very good.”
While Rementer directed the offense, Mensch provided the scoring.
Mensch put the Panthers on the board in the first quarter, breaking an 80-yard run on a toss play for his first score. He added an 18-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and then late in the game scored from two yards out.
“He's a guy we're going to have to rely on,” Keeny said. “There are a couple guys like that, and then you've got to find some young kids that are going to make plays on a Friday night. I don't know who they are right now.”
Senior middle linebacker Joe Gentner was among those leading the way defensively.
“I thought he played very well,” Keeny said. “He was very active on the field.”
Tennent has not enjoyed a winning season in years, and Keeny doesn't minimize the challenge involved in changing that.
When the school's principal approached Keeny about returning to the program, Keeny had been planning to retire from teaching. What changed his mind was a shared vision for rebuilding Tennent football rather than simply trying to manufacture a quick turnaround.
A major piece of that plan is establishing a coaching presence inside the school. Five of the seven members of Tennent's staff now work in the building in some capacity.
“To me, it's not about winning being the be-all and end-all for me personally,” Keeny said. “It's about developing young coaches and trying to teach them the way we have to coach at Tennent.”
There are encouraging signs at the player level as well. Tennent has only 10 seniors, but its freshman class includes approximately 24 players.
“They've got to learn how to win,” Keeny said. “They've got to learn how to practice.”
In Friday night's victory -their first in an opening week game since 2019, the Panthers took a first step — and, perhaps more importantly, when the game presented them with an opportunity to fall back into an old pattern, they responded differently.
“It's a process,” Keeny said. “It's going to be a process.”
Up next: William Tennent will host Methacton in a non-league game Thursday, and Council Rock North will be on the road at Harry S Truman Thursday.
Council Rock North 0-7-0-0 7
William Tennent 7-7-0-6 20
UPPER MORELAND 36, FRANKFORD 6
Upper Moreland coach Adam Beach couldn't have asked for much more from his team's season debut.
The Golden Bears received contributions from veterans and varsity newcomers alike, while the defense kept Frankford off the scoreboard until the closing moments in a convincing 36-6 nonleague victory.
“Obviously, it was great to come out with a win in the home opener,” Beach said. “The guys really came in ready to play and put forth a great effort. I was very impressed with a lot of our sophomores who were getting their first varsity experience. It was nice to see a lot of those guys make plays.”
Senior quarterback David Adamski threw three touchdown passes as Upper Moreland steadily built its lead.
Adamski connected with Kyle Moore for a 20-yard touchdown with six minutes remaining in the first quarter, and Tucker added the extra point for a 7-0 advantage.
Adamski found Donnie Dinkins for a 17-yard touchdown with 10:35 remaining in the half, and Moore ran in the two-point conversion to make it 15-0. Upper Moreland's defense quickly gave the ball back to the offense when BJ Chambers intercepted a Frankford pass on the ensuing possession.
The Golden Bears took that 15-0 lead into halftime.
Santino Rodriguez scored on a six-yard touchdown run with 7:53 remaining in the third quarter, and Tucker's extra point extended the lead to 22-0.
Adamski wasn't finished.
He connected with Brody Hughes for a 44-yard touchdown with 5:01 remaining in the fourth quarter, giving the Golden Bears a commanding advantage.
Upper Moreland's defense continued to make plays. Moore intercepted a pass with 6:10 remaining in the fourth quarter, adding to an impressive all-around performance for the senior.
Moore eventually found the end zone again, this time on a five-yard run with 18 seconds remaining, then added the two-point conversion.
Frankford avoided the shutout with a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but by then the Golden Bears had long since secured a successful start to their season.
Beach was encouraged by the contributions he received throughout the roster.
On the defensive end, sophomores Aaron Presley and Nick Mendez were among the young players who impressed in their first varsity action, while veterans such as Moore and Rodriguez provided experience.
Beach also praised Diamond Jenkins in an increased offensive role, and senior Ben Holcomb, who came up with a big reception in the end zone.
Chambers caught his coach's attention with the way he responded to some early adversity. After being called for pass interference early in the game, the senior cornerback bounced back with an interception.
“He had a really tough call early in the game – a pass interference call when he stumbled, but then he came back and had a pick,” Beach said. “He didn't let it get him down. He stayed with it and was able to rebound and help the team. That was nice to see as well.”
“It was really good for everyone to come out and have success.”
Up next: Upper Moreland will travel to Bensalem for a nonleague crossover game Thursday.
Frankford 0-0-0-6 — 6
Upper Moreland 7-8-7-14 — 36
NESHAMINY 20, EMMAUS 13
Emmaus – which trailed 7-0 at the half - took a 13-7 lead in the third quarter, but the Redskins regained the lead when Tom Schoepfer returned the ensuing kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown.
Brock Williams scored the Redskins’ first-half TD.
Kevin Mullens sealed the victory with a late game interception.
Up next: Neshaminy will travel to Manheim Township for a non-league game Friday.
Emmaus 0-0-13-0 13
Neshaminy 0-7-13-0 20
RIDLEY 28, CENTRAL BUCKS EAST 7
Friday’s game at Ridley didn’t start out on a promising note for the Patriots, who – after an hour-plus drive – endured a delay of 45 minutes before the start of the game while the two teams waited for officials.
Ridley scored late in the opening quarter and again early in the second to take a 14-0 lead into halftime. The Patriots, meanwhile, struggled to find any kind of offensive rhythm.
East’s defense kept the Patriots in it, and it was still just a 14-0 game heading into the final quarter.
With 7:55 remaining, Ridley scored to go on top 21-0. The Patriots answered with their first scoring drive of the game that was capped with Chase Ingram scoring from two yards out. Cole Wojnicki’s extra point made it a 21-7 game.
The Patriots could not come up with the ball on their on-sides kick attempt, and the Green Raiders ran it back to the 11 and scored quickly to go on top 28-7 with 1:54 remaining.
Up next: Central Bucks East will host Liberty in a non-league game Friday (7pm).
Central Bucks East 0-0-0-7 7
Ridley 7-7-0-14 28
SPRING-FORD 31, SOUDERTON 14
The Indians and Rams were deadlocked 14-14 at halftime. The second half was another story entirely as the Rams’ defense shut out the Indians while their offense erupted for 17 points.
Souderton’s first score – which gave the Indians a 7-0 lead – came on a Brett Pollock to Alex Whitcomb 65-yard pass connection.
Up next: Souderton will be on the road for a non-league game at neighboring Pennridge Friday (7pm).
Souderton 7-7-0-0 14
Spring-Ford 6-8-7-10 31
ARCHBISHOP WOOD 35, CENTRAL BUCKS SOUTH 17
The Titans took an early 7-0 lead after a one-yard run by Sean Bulicki, and it was a 14-14 game after a 96-yard kickoff return by Jake Blum. But at halftime, the Titans found themselves on the short end of a 21-14 score. The second half belonged to the Vikings, who outscored their visitors 14-3 on their way to the win in Friday’s season opener. South's only score came on a 42-yard field goal by Oliver Woodcock that made it a 21-17 game at the end of the third quarter.
Wood put the game away with a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
Gavin Graham led the Titans with 128 yards on 22 carries. The Titans had 202 rushing yards while the Vikings - led by D'Andre Webb's 296 yards and three touchdowns - had 348 yards on the ground.
Wood finished with 458 yards ot total offense while the Titans had 259.
Up next: Central Bucks South will host Downingtown West Friday (7pm).
Central Bucks South 14-3 17
Archbishop Wood 21-14 35
KENNETT 28, ABINGTON 0
UPPER DARBY 54, BENSALEM 7
SOUTHERN LEHIGH 49, QUAKERTOWN 0
HAVERFORD 42, HARRY S TRUMAN 13
INTERBORO 19, SPRINGFIELD TWP 12
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